John Gill's Exposition on Psalms 73:14

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Exposition of the Old and New Testament
John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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For all the day long have I been plagued, etc.] “Smitten or scourged” f1027, as in (<197305>Psalm 73:5), that is, afflicted of God; which is no ways inconsistent with his love, nor with his covenant, nor with an interest in him, as a covenant God and Father; (see <198929>Psalm 89:29-34 <581205>Hebrews 12:5-8), and chastened every morning; not in wrath, but in love, and for good; not with the chastisement of a cruel one, but of a loving and tender father; and therefore not to be improved in such a manner, as if on this account there was nothing in religion; whereas the daily notices the Lord takes of his people this way show his regard unto them, and care of them.

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